Time travel at the Convent of Christ Tomar
Description
To think of Portugal is to think of a long and fascinating history, rich in achievements, discoveries and memorable achievements - from its foundation to the present day. That they reflect in habits and customs that are preserved. Let me introduce you to some of the eternal mysteries of the history of Portugal, and its connection to the Templars. The convent is one of the largest Portuguese buildings, hosting traces from the 12th century to the present day. It will reflect the medieval conventual life, the relevance/power of the Order of Christ in Portugal, and, also, its connection to the Templars. In this space it is impossible to escape the symbolism, which still today is seen wrapped in mystery
Tour Options
Itinerary
One of the Templar fortresses, fundamental to ensure the growth/establishment of the Portuguese county. Revealing a steady military architecture
A convental complex, built within the castle fortresses. Emerges us to medieval conventual life, and, teaches us the history and history of art in Portugal, introducing us to the Romanesque, primitive Gothic, floral Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance, Manierism, Baroque - 7 centuries of history, in one place. We will inevitably be enchanted by the symbolism, which much of it still remains today, wrapped in mystery and undescipherable puzzles.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility
Reviews(74)
I would highly recommend anyone touring Tomar to book a tour with Monica. This was one of our most interesting tours while visiting Portugal. Monica had so much knowledge to share with us every step of the way, her experience and joy of history is apparent and appreciated. It is remarkable how much history is in this town and within these walls. Monica explained everything in such detail I’m still telling my friends about it and am in awe. Definitely contact Monica while visiting Tomar, you will not regret it!!! Enjoy :)
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Monica was a warm and knowledgeable guide through the Convent of Christ! I learned a ton about the history and architecture and she knew the best spots for photos. I thought the price was very fair for the value I received. Highly recommend this tour!
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Monica was the best tour guide we have had in over 25 years of touring! Her passion and knowledge is amazing and she gave us so much interesting information and took us to so many breathtaking places! She really made our trip to Portugal, so memorable and special. We highly recommend Monica and suggest that you take any of her tours. You won’t regret it and you will never forget all of the great places that she takes you to. She went above and beyond to make our trip special. She is such a wonderful lady and such a fantastic tour guide!
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Monica was a wonderful guide. She provided historical context and fascinating facts about the covenant and the Knights Templar. She really made the tour meaningful.
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We had a wonderful tour with Monica! She is a fantastic guide, full of knowledge and interesting information. She made the tour extra special with her history background. We highly recommend this tour with Monica.
thank you so much Renee, I´m happy you did enjoy it. Regards
Monica was very knowledgeable and really made the history come alive. Despite the castle being closed and ongoing renovations within the convent, she managed to keep our interest peaked. After the tour she suggested some good spots to further explore. Recommended.
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This was a fantastic tour. Out guide, Manuela was worth every penny! She was knowledgeable and passionate about the Convention of Christ and its importance in history. We learned so many things that we would have missed if we did not do this private tour. To get the most from this snapshot of history, for me, I highly recommend this tour. I would do this again. Great experience.
thank you so much, Mónica thanks your kind words
Monica was most knowledgeable- she made all the learning and history fun. It was neat to learn she has been studying this history all her life and volunteered as a young teen at the convent to learn as much as she could. Her passion and enthusiasm for this history is endearing. Book with her if you make it to Tomar- she will also have many recommendations of other historic parts of Portugal!
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Monica was.a fantastic guide who has a wealth of knowledge regarding the Templars, the Convent of Christ, and Portuguese history. Her color commentary really made our tour special and informative.
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A fantastic story about the Templars, and their influence on the development of Portugal, and the way of life in the monastery during the medieval period and the early modern age.
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